Besides being a fencing event, the "foil sling" also refers to the base of a leaf in the plant kingdom, and is a physiological structure of succulents . So what does "foil sling" mean? Details are as follows:
What does "fencing" mean?
The flower stalk is one of the physiological structures of succulents. It is an essential "organ" for succulents to flower, pollinate, and produce seeds. It usually grows in the middle of the main stem or near the tip of the leaf bud.
How should I deal with the long flower stalks on my succulents?
1. To cut or not to cut
It's normal for succulents to develop flower stalks; you can choose to keep them or cut them off, depending on the situation. Most people cut them off because they consume a lot of leaves and nutrients, which can affect the succulent's growth. However, if you keep the flower stalk, you can continue to enjoy the small flowers, but you must provide timely water and fertilizer to compensate for the nutrient deficiency.
2. How to cut
After the flower stalk of a succulent plant grows out, use sterilized scissors to cut it close to the base of the stalk, leaving about 1 cm. Once the remaining stalk has dried out, twist it off by hand.
3. Post-cutting processing
For cut flower stalks, we need to determine whether the succulent can be propagated by cuttings based on whether there are leaves remaining on the stalk. For succulents in the genera *Echeveria* and *Sedum*, the flower stalks will have many leaves, so we can use the flower stalks for propagation. The method is the same as regular leaf propagation; simply insert the stalk into the soil. Be careful not to insert it too deep; just make sure the flower stalk stands upright. Finally, move it to a location with indirect sunlight, and water sparingly when the soil is dry, keeping it slightly moist. New shoots should generally emerge in about 15 to 30 days.
